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Patient Care Technician - Observation / Short Stay Unit

Sentara
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Full-time

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk.

Hours / Shift :

Full-time, dayshift. 6am to 6pm.

Department / Position Overview :

Join a fast-paced unit with fantastic teamwork! This unit has short stay patients that remain about 24 to 78 hours. Most of our patients are orthopedic track patients and have a quick turnaround time.

Our unit is unique as we do not take isolation patients due to the physical structure of the unit. Orientation for this unit is 4-6 weeks depending on skill level.

As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care.

The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission / discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse.

You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.

Click to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.

Minimum Requirements :

  • One year of prior health care experience preferred.
  • American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, orSuccessful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), orNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), orNational Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), orCompletion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, orEmergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, orCurrent student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, orCurrent work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Facility Highlights :

Click here to learn more about Sentara Leigh hospital!

Sentara Benefits :

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We’re setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace.

For more information about our employee benefits,

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.

Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords : NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, Patient Care Technician, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health

Job Summary

Nursing Care Partners are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care.

Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse.

Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing.

Qualifications :

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Patient Care Technician / Assistant (CPCT / A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Skills

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.

gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment.

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